Falk wins Conservative nomination

Conservative Party of Canada members in Battlefords-Lloydminster have made their voices heard, and have selected Rosemarie Falk as their candidate for the upcoming by-election.

The Lloydminster resident was announced as the winner of the nomination race on Saturday night, after defeating Aron Klassen, Richard Nelson, Bernie Morton, and John Hildebrand.

“I’m honoured that the conservatives have chosen me to represent them on the by-election ballot. We are excited and ready to get to work,” said Falk.

The Liberals announced four by-elections will take place on Dec. 11, one of which is the Battlefords-Lloydminster riding, where Gerry Ritz announced his retirement in August.

With less than a month until the by-election, Falk said the work really started months ago.

“I will continue working as hard as I can to continue reaching out to as many residents in the riding as possible,” she said in regards to her future plans.

“You now hear what their concerns are and what their ideas are moving forward,” said Falk.

If elected on Dec. 11, Falk noted there was one thing she would do, “serve the people.”

“We are a grassroots organization … the conservative’s grassroots hear what the people want and need, and are a voice on the federal level for them,” she said.

If elected, top priorities for Falk include opposing the carbon tax, defend small businesses, support agriculture, and the support of pipelines.

“I think it’s important that whoever wins, that they be vocal for the approval of pipelines, what happened with Energy East is unacceptable, and also be vocal about having no carbon tax. I will advocate for provincial jurisdiction that it be respected,” she explained.

Falk added being a voice for the middle class and low-income families was important to her.

“It’s the middle class and under that that’s hurting, so just being a voice for them and act as an effective voice,” she said.

The New Democrat Party has yet to announce a nominee for the election, but on Tuesday, the Liberal Party of Canada announced Larry Ingram as their nominee.

Falk said what gives her an edge over other competitors is her energy and ability to get things done.

“I have the work ethic to reach out to as many people as possible, and the desire to talk to as many people as possible that live in the riding,” she said.

The campaign trail will continue to heat up as the Dec. 11 date comes closer.

“It’s such an honour to even have my name put on a ballot,” she said. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s an extreme honour that people have entrusted me, the Conservative members of the party, have entrusted that with me,” said Falk.

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